Trade License + 0 Visa
Licence only · upgrade to visas anytime
AED 4,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Upgrade to visas anytime
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
FREE ZONE · AJMAN
Ajman Media City Company Formation for French nationals
Guide for French founders · around 7 hours from Paris
5–7 daysSetup time100%OwnershipUp to 1 visasVisas
- 5–7 daysSetup time
- Free ZoneLicence type
- Flexi | PhysicalOffice / facility
- Up to 1 visasVisa eligibility
- StandardApprovals needed
- From AED 4,999Renewal cost
About Ajman Media City
Why Ajman Media City
In our experience, if you are weighing up where to register in the UAE, Ajman Media City deserves a close look for its specialised media licences and routine renewal process. From day one, founders choose Ajman Media City when they want a credible UAE address, fast licensing and packages that scale from a solo flexi-desk to a multi-visa office. The most common businesses French nationals open through GoldenKey are in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, although Ajman Media City supports almost any activity. GoldenKey has French clients from Paris, Lyon and Marseille, and our consultants understand the documents granted in France and how to attest them for the UAE.
Just as important, one of the reasons we recommend Ajman Media City is its specialised media licences, which matters more than most founders realise once the business is running. Ajman Media City licences are renewed annually with a simple online payment and updated passport copies, and GoldenKey sends a reminder 60 days before the due date. GoldenKey has prepared Ajman Media City files for French customers in luxury retail, hospitality, aviation and energy, which means we know which France papers need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
Packages & cost
Pricing — choose the right package for your business
The figures below for Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the registrar changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. All prices for Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay.
Trade License + 1 Visa
1 residence visa · 1-year licence
AED 12,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Establishment card included
- 1 visa eligibility
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License + 2 Visa
Licence package
AED 17,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Trade License + 3 Visa
Licence package
AED 22,999
- Trade licence & registration
- Company name reservation
- Company name reservation
- Flexi-desk / office options
- GoldenKey PRO support
Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-28.
Business activities
Explore 340 business activities in Ajman Media City
Ajman Media City lets you combine related activities on one licence. Search by what your business does — in English or Arabic — and quote the GK code when you ask for a quotation.
GK-AMC-001Sport Equipment & Articles TradingCommercialGK-AMC-002Trade Energy Drinks- WholesaleCommercialGK-AMC-003Accounting, bookkeeping and auditing activities; tax consultancyServicesGK-AMC-004Activities of call centresServicesGK-AMC-005Activities of head officesServicesGK-AMC-006AdvertisingServicesPopular choices · 340 activities availableAll 340 Ajman Media City activities
Required documents
Documents required
For Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals the licensing authority asks for the following papers, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
Scanned colour copies are enough to start. We check every item before anything is submitted.
For individuals
- A bank statement from your France bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- A passport granted by France with at least six months' validity
- The UAE entry stamp or visa page if you are already in the countryif applicable
- Attested parent-company documents and a board resolution if the shareholder is a companyif applicable
- A police clearance certificate from France if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires itif applicable
- Your current residence visa and Emirates ID copy if you are a UAE residentif applicable
For companies
- Certificate of incorporation (attested)
- Memorandum & articles of association
- Board resolution approving the UAE company
- Passport copies of shareholders & directors
- Company profile / business plan
Our process
How Ajman Media City works with GoldenKey
- 1
Consultation and activity selection
GoldenKey starts by confirming your activity is available in Ajman Media City, then agrees the licence category, visa quota and office option with you in writing.
- 2
Name reservation and initial approval
To be clear, we submit your preferred trade names to Ajman Media City and secure initial approval, normally within a day or two of submission. If the authority raises a query on Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
- 3
Document submission and payment
You sign the file forms and memorandum, we submit the attested documents and the licence fee is paid to the authority.
- 4
Licence issued and next steps
Once the Ajman Media City licence and company documents are released, we move immediately to the immigration file, residence visas and the bank meeting. Your portal shows the status of this step for Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals in real time.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers about Ajman Media City. Anything else — ask GK AI or message us.
View all FAQsHow many visas can I get with a Ajman Media City licence?
As we tell every client, visa quota is tied to the package and office you choose. Ajman Media City packages as a rule start from a zero-visa option and scale to five or more visas with a physical office, and additional visas can be added later for the per-visa fee shown in our pricing.
Is an audit required for a Ajman Media City company?
Importantly, requirements vary by zone and by company size. GoldenKey will confirm the current Ajman Media City rule when we prepare your quotation, and we provide bookkeeping if you need accounts in any case for corporate tax.
Do I need to visit the UAE to set up in Ajman Media City?
Most Ajman Media City licences can be granted remotely with scanned documents and a signed power of attorney. You will need to enter the UAE for the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics when your residency visa is processed.
Do French nationals need a UAE visa before applying for Ajman Media City?
Not in that case. You can apply for the licence from France with scanned documents, and the investor residence visa is processed afterwards.
Can a French citizen own 100% of a company in Ajman Media City?
Yes. French nationals can own the full share capital of a Ajman Media City company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
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Good to know
More about Ajman Media City
Why the UAE
There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals and makes international pricing simple.
Why GoldenKey
After your Ajman Media City licence is released, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. As a rule, we will tell you plainly if Ajman Media City is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped founders from more than 60 countries with Ajman Media City company formation for French nationals, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.
